Raising our Children # 1

“A tree which bears bad fruit will be cut down; no one will want to save it. On the other hand, if the fruit tastes sweet and delicious,

Raising our Children # 2

Teach your child to be established in virtue. Parents must put emphasis in the development of the child’s mind because the mind is the center of all action.

Cherishing our Parents # 1

“A full-grown tree that has been cared for with the right amount of water and fertilizer can bloom and give fruit to its owner

Cherishing our Parents # 2

Because we owe an overwhelming debt of gratitude to our parents, we must repay the debt of gratitude firstly by appreciating our parents

Everyone’s goal of life can be classified into 3 levels : 2. Middle goal of life

The aim is at not only trying to have sufficient in this entire life, but also to set future life goals, by using every possible opportunity to act in meritorious ways

Three Categories of skillful Application

Is to be skilled in vocational fields including: design, sculpture, mechanics, photography, etc

Applying knowledge Skillfully

“When we plant a mango tree to satisfy our appetite or getting rich depends on the fruit the tree will give

Everyone’s goal of life can be classified into 3 levels : 1. Primary goal of life

The primary goal of life is aimed to manage an utilization of life for only this life. The goals of this level are for example:

Characteristics of Those who are not skillful in Knowledge

They enjoy praising themselves, love compliments; pay increasing attention and care to their appearance

The Noble Truth of Suffering : 1. Suffering as a result of Birth [jati dukkha]

The Lord Buddha taught that suffering as a result of birth is ‘built in’ suffering for every living being conceived in the realms of the Cycle of Existence